Nissan seeks anchor investor to help it through make-or-break 12 months

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The auto industry is pulling back on its ‘capital junkie’ tendencies after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving

Electric vehicle start-up Lucid on Sept. 28, 2021 said production of its first cars for customers has started at its factory in in Casa Grande, Arizona. Lucid DETROIT — The auto industry has an addiction. It’s a “capital junkie” that’s been on a yearslong binge of unprecedented spending on all-electric and autonomous vehicles. And now,… Continue reading The auto industry is pulling back on its ‘capital junkie’ tendencies after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving

German FAZ: A car for coffee008229

Friday morning, Darmstädter Landstrasse: Stefan Göbel sits at a high table, a cup of coffee in front of him, and next to him is a red Mitsubishi car – one of the vehicles that potential customers can discover here with a cup of Gorilla coffee. But not everyone does that. A man with a shoulder… Continue reading German FAZ: A car for coffee008229

Sustainability Management Software Market size is set to grow by USD 1.47 billion from 2024-2028, shift toward green initiatives to boost the revenue- Technavio

NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global sustainability management software market  size is estimated to grow by USD 1.47 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  15.2%  during the forecast period.  Shift toward green initiatives is driving market growth, with a trend towards emergence of analytics in sustainability… Continue reading Sustainability Management Software Market size is set to grow by USD 1.47 billion from 2024-2028, shift toward green initiatives to boost the revenue- Technavio

Chery-Ebro joint venture in Spain launches vehicle production

BARCELONA – Spain’s Ebro-EV Motors and China’s Chery Automobile celebrated the start of vehicle production at their joint venture, the Ebro Factory, located in the Zona Franca of Barcelona. Speaking at the ceremony, Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu praised the partnership as a model for future joint ventures between Chinese and Spanish… Continue reading Chery-Ebro joint venture in Spain launches vehicle production

Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290, the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating. Instead it was an old-fashioned chat about… Continue reading Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290, the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating. Instead it was an old-fashioned chat about… Continue reading Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

Has Alpine’s new hot hathback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290, the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating. Instead it was an old-fashioned chat about… Continue reading Has Alpine’s new hot hathback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

The world’s auto giants will need to partner with Chinese companies to survive in China, analysts say

EV cars are pictured inside BYD’s first electric vehicle (EV) factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market where it has become the dominant player, in Rayong, Thailand, July 4, 2024.  Chalinee Thirasupa | Reuters BEIJING — Time is running out for traditional foreign automakers to adapt to China’s electric car market, signaling to… Continue reading The world’s auto giants will need to partner with Chinese companies to survive in China, analysts say